Psalms 4:8
Read Psalms →“I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.”
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Bible Verses About Sleep
Sleep itself is an act of trust — laying the day down and letting God keep watch through the night. These Bible verses about sleep are a quiet prayer for restless nights and anxious minds.
Proverbs 3:24
Read Proverbs →“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.”
Psalms 127:2
Read Psalms →“In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat— for He gives sleep to His beloved.”
Psalms 3:5
Read Psalms →“I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.”
Psalms 121:3-4
Read Psalms →“He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”
Proverbs 6:22
Read Proverbs →“When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.”
Ecclesiastes 5:12
Read Ecclesiastes →“The sleep of the worker is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of the rich man permits him no sleep.”
Psalms 91:1-2
Read Psalms →“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.””
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about Sleep?
Sleep itself is an act of trust — laying the day down and letting God keep watch through the night. These Bible verses about sleep are a quiet prayer for restless nights and anxious minds.
What is a good Bible verse about Sleep?
Psalms 4:8: “I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.”
Where should I start reading about Sleep in the Bible?
Start with Proverbs 3:24, one of the 8 verses gathered here on this topic.